Phyllodesmium briareum
Phyllodesmium briareum Nudibranch
This species is a predator for soft coral especially Pachyclavularia violacea. Its body is a purple to gray color and has long cerata covered in fuzzy small hairs with white tips. It is very difficult to recognize as it looks so similar to its coral food source. Its size is around 10 -20 mm.
DIVE SITES
Types of Habitats
Please note that the variety of critters depends on the season and changes dive sites to dive site
Sand & Rubble
Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.
Coral
Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.
Mixed
With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.
